St. Petersburg the latest target of DOGE state audit over spending and DEI programs
The City of St. Petersburg is the latest municipality under scrutiny by the Florida Department of Governmental Oversight and Efficiency (DOGE), as state auditors continue their statewide review of local spending.
Judge demands legal custody records for controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to hold people at the immigration detention facility in the Everglades that has become known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Jeanine Pirro, former Fox News host, confirmed as top federal prosecutor
The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital.
Local representatives create Florida Coastal Protection Act to permanently ban offshore drilling
Florida lawmakers, including Rep. Kathy Castor (D), Rep. Vern Buchanan (R), and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R), have introduced the Florida Coastal Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would permanently ban drilling within 125 miles of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Florida DOGE auditors to inspect Hillsborough, Pinellas County spending
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are the latest local governments in Florida to be selected for onsite inspections by the state’s Office of the Chief Inspector General, also known as DOGE.
Orlando hosts 2025 Florida Freedom Forum: What we know and who attended
The Republican Party of Florida hosted its 2025 Florida Freedom Forum, a one-day gathering of top conservative leaders, on Saturday in Orlando. Here's everything we know about the event and who attended.
Governor DeSantis says the U.S. is considering a new census over counting of undocumented immigrants
Governor Ron DeSantis insists that Florida was deprived of its rightful representation in Congress under the 2020 census conducted by the Trump administration.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down following cuts to federal funding
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds programs such as NPR and PBS.
Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
Trump gives drug companies deadline to lower ‘abusive’ prices
President Donald Trump is giving 17 drug companies a 60-day deadline to reduce prices. Here’s what we know.
American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to demand DOJ release Epstein files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed as CDC director in a first from Senate
Dr. Susan Monarez will now lead an agency which has been hit by staff downsizing and policy changes.
Ghislaine Maxwell willing to answer more questions if she gets immunity
Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress as it investigates the Epstein case and whether the Justice Department should release more information.
Florida county school board chair deletes comments celebrating Hulk Hogan's death as 'one less MAGA'
Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday as "one less MAGA" in the world.
Federal judge to hear case over legality of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center
Attorneys for several detainees housed at the Alligator Alcatraz facility in the Florida Everglades say their clients are being denied constitutional rights.
Trump announces trade deal with European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal took "heavy lifting."
Congress is investigating the Epstein files: Here's the latest
President Trump is urging his to move past the Jeffrey Epstein case, but pressure is mounting for his administration to release more.
Gov. DeSantis floats idea of redrawing districts while speaking in Manatee County
Governor Ron DeSantis floated the idea of redrawing congressional boundary lines during a speaking event in Manatee County, citing Florida's population growth.